Thank you for your comment. I like air-cooled twin-cylinder and single-cylinder bikes, so I owned about nine bikes until I was in my 50s, but now I'm almost 70 and my income has decreased, so I only have six bikes registered for road use (Norton650SS, Harris T140, Harley Davidson WLC, BMW R27, Moto Guzzi California 2 and Le Mans 3) and a Honda TLR200.

The best motor cycle ever built!

Thank you for your comment. I also think that Moto Guzzi from the 1970s are certainly amazing. Unfortunately, the prices of the Loop frame California, the Tonti frame T3 California, and the Le Mans 1 became too high, so I was not able to get them.

Yep, the T3 California was a work of art.

Gracias por interesarte en mi video. La 1000SP también es una buena Moto Guzzi. También me gustan las motos. Donde vivo hay tanta nieve en invierno que no puedo andar en motocicleta. Estoy deseando que llegue la primavera para poder sacar mi moto del garaje y volver a conducirla. Espero que este año sea bueno para ti.

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 Por estos lados el invierno no trae nieve pero si lluvias y vientos del Sur, pero igual nos deja andar en nuestras Motos en algunos momentos !!

Gracias por tu comentario. He conducido una R100GS, una R100RS y una BMW Twin. Moto Guzzi es un fabricante menor en Japón, por lo que no tuve muchas oportunidades de verlo en persona, pero cuando logré conseguir una California II usada y la conduje, quedé profundamente impresionado. Más tarde conseguí un Le Mans 3 y lo he conducido desde entonces, e incluso cuando conduzco largas distancias nunca me aburro del latido del motor ni del sonido vivo del escape. Moto Guzzi es una de mis motos favoritas porque tiene suficiente torque incluso a bajas revoluciones y se puede disfrutar desde velocidades bajas hasta altas. Continúe disfrutando de su vida Moto Guzzi. P.D.: Estoy usando un software de traducción automática en mi PC para traducir del japonés al español, por lo que espero que mi mensaje le llegue con precisión.

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 Gracias por responder muy amable, soy un Motociclista de hace muchos años siempre conduciendo motos de baja cilindrada, hace unos años conduzco un SP 1000 Moto que realmente me a enamorado, tengo Amigos con Motos BMW K1 Y RS 60 siempre me gusto ese tipo de motor boxer, pero cuanado senti el Guzzi me cambio totalmente el gusto, realmente las dos son grandes Motos para disfrutar, Pero mi corazoncito esta con Moto Guzzi . Un saludo que sigas disfrutando de esas Maravillosas Motos. La traduccion esta perfecta !!!

Thank you for taking an interest in my videos. I plan to continue posting videos of me riding Moto Guzzi, British bikes, side valve twins, etc., so please check them out if you are interested.

@classicmotorcycleriding3101 awesome, I'll definitely take a look

Thank you for pointing that out. I have changed the charge lamp to an LED and replaced the regulator with an IC regulator, which has resulted in the lamp flickering at high RPM, but when I actually measure the charge being put into the battery, there is no overcharging, so I think this is due to these changes.

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 Thanks for the explanation. Best wishes with your riding.

Thank you so much!

Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, I only have a work email address, not a personal one. I think I can help you with information about the restoration of Le Mans 3 to the extent that I know it. The cherry blossom season in Japan is also popular with foreign tourists, and the period from late March to early April in Tokyo is recommended. Also, it seems that Moto Guzzi gatherings are held in the suburbs of Tokyo in May, so please check the Internet. www.motoguzzi.com/jp_JA/moto-guzzi-world/events/eagle-day-2024/ However, in Japan, late April to early May is called Golden Week, and many people travel domestically, so transportation and accommodation will be crowded. June is the rainy season, and it will be humid and muggy, so it may be a bit difficult, especially if you are coming from the United States or Europe. Nevertheless, there are many places to enjoy sightseeing, not only in Tokyo but also in Kyoto and Osaka, so I hope you will enjoy your trip to Japan. By the way, the Moto Guzzi specialty store in Tokyo that I am indebted to is called Moto Guzzi Riparale. Please search on the Internet. They ride Moto Guzzi with Tonti frames.

Thank you for your inquiry. The handlebars on my Le Mans 3 are the Adjustable clip-on handlebar set "Verlicchi Touring" 35mm forks. This is the "touring" height bar, with about a 4 inch rise possible. These handlebars are from Guzzi Laden in Germany. They are listed on the websites of shops such as MG CYCLE. With handlebars of this height, you can use the original wiring to the front brake switch as is, but with handlebars that are higher than that, there may be interference with the meter panel or the wiring may need to be changed. For a while after I got this Le Mans 3, I rode it with the original crop-on handlebars, but now that I'm in my late 60s, my hips start to sag when I ride long distances in a forward-leaning position. So I changed it to this handlebar, and since it now makes it easier to ride on long-distance touring and unpaved roads such as gravel roads, I think I'll be able to keep riding my Le Mans 3 even after I'm over 70.

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 My dear friend All your information was like gold 🥇for me. I'm also 61 and i have the same problems with you, so this handlebars can bring my Le Mans back to me after 20 years. Is your middle positioned side stand another extra accessory that you chose to place in your Le Man? And is this very helpful for old mens like as? Many thanks for your help I wish you to keep driving your bike mutch beyond your 70 years old

Thank you for your comment. As you know, the original side stand was attached to the front right side of the frame. However, I am short at 170cm and it was difficult for me to reach it with my feet, so I replaced it with a side stand that can be attached just below the footstep. It is very helpful because I can quickly put out the side stand when I stop the LM3. This was installed by a Moto Guzzi specialty shop using a side stand from a Le Mans 1000. In Japan, there are also riders who make their own by reusing the side stand attached to a Honda Postman Cub, and there are also shops that sell similar products.

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 Hello again You are so kind and helpful brother I'm also short 170 and the easy middle side stand is going to be ideal for me. Iwill try to find something in the market because in the Greek island where i live (Corfu) there is not exist special Guzzi shop. I want to thank you very much for the valuable information you shared with me about our Le Man Keep riding Vangelis

Hello, below is the URL of a Japanese Moto Guzzi shop that sells the improved side stands. It is only in Japanese, but I hope you can see the pictures. guzzino.raku-uru.jp/item-detail/302472

Thank you for your comment. I replaced the indicator lamp with an LED, so it may appear to flicker in the video.

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 Ah yes, I thought as much

Hola, gracias por tu comentario. Como dijiste, parece que la proporción de la mezcla de gasolina era un poco insuficiente.

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 Si. Suele pasar por acá a nivel del mar, es una carburacion pero cuando subimos a 2000 o 3000 Mt. Por ahí se siente la falta correcta de Nafta - Aire, lo bueno que no hace falta escaner para acomodar la proporción justa, esos tornillos hacen maravillas 😅👍🏽. Un saludo!!!!

Thanks for your comment. Yes, this is Hokkaido.

Thank you for your comment. This is a rural town in Hokkaido, the northern part of Japan.

Thank you for your comment. I hope you enjoy your trip to Greece and Croatia.

Thank you for your concern. After that, the damaged parts were replaced with new ones, and the Le Mans 3 was running fine. Where I live (southwest Hokkaido), the temperature drops to about -20°C in the middle of winter and the snow piles up to nearly 3m, so the motorcycles go into hibernation in the garage. First, I remove the batteries from the motorcycles and store them indoors after charging them. Then I drain the gasoline from the carburetor and fill up the gas tank, and the motorcycle is ready for hibernation. The Le Mans 3 also went into hibernation the other day.

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 Hokkaido, yes. I am somewhat familiar with it. I made a friend in Sapporo. Rides a V7 Special. Sometimes we will look up places on Google Maps.You have a beautiful country. I like Lake Toya. West Virginia is very challenging to ride. I live on the Allegheny Plateau but it is very hilly with twisty roads. 50 km east and I reach the Allegheny Mountains and the Eastern Continental Divide. Many tourist attractions, historical sites, and parks. The state is highly forested. Stay safe my friend.

Thank you for your comment. As you said, I live in Hokkaido, a small island in northern Japan.

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 It looks rather different from when I ride my Norton 650SS around Birmingham, UK !

Birmingham is a very big city! It is famous as an industrial city, and the old adjustable spanner made by Joseph Lucas, a British company, that I have has the Birmingham mark engraved on it.

Thank you for your comment. If you are also interested in locomotives, my post "Moto Guzzi Cali 2, Head home along the lakeside road after seeing the steam snow plow locomotives" also shows the steam locomotive snow plows kept in the park.

Thank you for being interested in my video. This place is in the southwest of the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan.

Thank you for taking an interest in my video. It sounds nice that you also ride R27 to various places. Although the R27 has a small displacement of 250cc, it has a tenacious engine even at low speeds and can reach high revolutions, so I think it is a good motorcycle that can handle a variety of situations. Thank you again !

Thank you for your comment. As you say, the Norton Commando with its higher horsepower is famous as a great motorcycle in the 1970s. But it's too big for me, so I think the Dominator is just right.

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 MIND was a 650ss dom but always wanted a conmando

Certainly, I think the Commando and especially the Fastback is a beautiful motorcycle, but 650SS Dom is easy to kick start and light, so I think I can keep riding it even after I'm 70 years old.

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 I am 64

Thank you for your comment. Replacing the starter motor on the Moto Guzzi was very easy due to its structure. All that was left to do was check the fixing bolts for looseness after riding, but as you said, 90% of the reason was because I wanted to ride it quickly (:-P).

Grazie per averlo sottolineato. Questa volta ho regolato la potenza del carburatore dopo aver percorso circa 50 km e il motore si era riscaldato abbastanza. Mentre la guidavo ho notato un cambiamento nella risposta all'acceleratore, quindi l'ho fermata sul ciglio della strada. A proposito, ho risintonizzato i carburatori sinistro e destro collegando un manometro negativo dopo essere tornato a casa.

Thank you for your comment. Shakotan Peninsula located in southwest Hokkaido in northern Japan.

Thank you for your comment. When you say around 1975, would that be an 850T3 California? That's a nice motorcycle.

@classicmotorcycleriding3101 yup it was

Thank you for your comment. The California vintage is also a wonderful Moto Guzzi.

@classicmotorcycleriding3101 thanks mate

Thank you for your comment. I also used to ride the R100GS and R100RS. Both were great motorcycles for traveling. However, I didn't know any riders who rode Moto Guzzis, so I was interested in the Moto Guzzi, which has the same shaft drive and OHV twins as BMW, but I never had the opportunity to actually ride it. I bought a V7 Classic, which was around the time when the carburetor was replaced by fuel injection, and rode a Moto Guzzi for the first time. It was a very easy motorcycle to ride, but it was too smooth and I didn't feel the strong torque that I expected from Moto Guzzi. Therefore, I got rid of the V7 Classic after riding it for about two years. After that, I got a not-so-popular 1986 California II, and I fell in love with the charm of the Moto Guzzi, which can be enjoyed from low to high speeds with its heartbeat and thick torque. After that, I also got a lighter and more powerful Le Mans 3, and enjoyed riding both Moto Guzzis. Like air-cooled BMWs, there is a good supply of parts for old Moto Guzzis, so I think I'll still be riding them even after I'm over 70. However, I still have a longing for a loop-frame Guzzi. Thank you again.

yes seriously. crisp engine and tight transmission 🏍🏍

Thank you for your comment. My R27 is 1965, that used by the border guards of the former Federal Republic of Germany.

Thank you for your comment. The tires for both motorcycles compared this video are on-road specifications. In particular, Le Mans 3 was Pirelli’s Sport Demon. As you say, CT110 and CT125 are very popular in Japan also. When I get too old to ride a big motorcycle like Moto Guzzi, I’m thinking of riding my R27 or Honda TLR200.

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 as a motorcyclist it is a constant battle to balance style vs practicality. It is a great feeling to get to the campsite after a hard day and sit down to admire your vintage guzzi or HD. On a Honda offroader you probably would eat up any obstacle on the way, but another guy could pull up at the end and be on another Honda hahaha.

I don’t know how much longer I will be able to continue riding, but I hope to be able to travel with the motorcycles I have for as long as possible.

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 I hope you will continue with smaller bikes! the feeling of riding a motorcycle is among the best feelings humans can feel :) I sold my first bike, a gb250 to a gentleman who is close to 80 years in age, he rode to my home on a R60 BMW to try the gb250 first. He was so happy that it was a light yet fast enough bike with retro looks to keep up with his friends still on bigger bikes. Bought it instantly and came to pick it up the next day. I think a gb250 is just over 100 kilos dry. I also hope your bikes will continue to be loved and ridden for many many more kms by passionate riders like yourself.

Thank you for your valuable story. I also hope that I continue riding motorcycles even after I’m 80 years old. For the time being, I plan to mainly use the two Moto Guzzi, which are comfortable for long-distance touring, Norton and Triumph for winding roads, and R27 and WLC for day trips. Of course, I can enjoy long distance touring with these two motorcycles, if I ride them at a leisurely pace. But the problem is that I’m still working so I can’t take long vacations. Thank you again.

Vielen Dank für Ihren Kommentar. Wie Sie sagten, ist die Qualität der Bilder nicht so gut, wie ich erwartet hatte. Ich denke, es hängt von den Fähigkeiten der Bearbeitungssoftware ab.

Thank you for your comment. Now that I’m approaching 70 years old, I think custom handlebars will make long-distance touring less tiring.

Thank you for your comment. As you said, if I sustain an injury such as a broken bone, I don’t think it would be possible to return home from deep in the mountains. I’m reflecting on it.

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 If possible do not travel alone on these remote roads, better with a friend that can assist. I am limiting myself too, this summer i avoided a wonderful but dangerous road because i did not find company.

Thank you for your feedback. I’ve never fallen down on gravel roads touring, including Le Mans 3, so I’m reflecting on what happened this time. I would like to be careful when choosing where to ride.

Thank you for your comment. The snow melts and the roads become visible at the end of April, and the temperature drops below freezing in early November, so the main motorcycle season is from May to October.

Thank you for being interested in my video.

Thank you for your comment. WLC engine and TM have a simple structure, so maintenance is easy. The weight is light and the seat is low, so I think it will be easy for me to ride the motorcycle even when I get older.